Sessional - Faculty - BIOL 1110; 3060; 3520

The Department of Biological Sciences at Thompson Rivers University is made up of a diverse and collaborative group of faculty offering a B.Sc. degree with majors in: Biology; Animal Biology; Ecology and Environmental Biology; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology; and, in collaboration with the Department of Physical Sciences, Chemical Biology. Cross-cutting themes include: the evolutionary frameworks guiding fundamental and applied ecology; responses of humans and diverse living communities to external stressors, including cellular responses; the use of classical and modern statistical, bioinformatic, and genomic tools to interrogate hypotheses and develop solutions for environmental problems. Core to these themes is a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, collaboration within the Department and with colleagues across campus, participation in undergraduate Honours and MSc programs, and developing a positive environment where students are encouraged to grow as independent learners and critical thinkers.

We are seeking multiple sessional hires for Winter 2027 term.
First, we seek an instructor to teach two lecture sections of BIOL 1110: Principles of Biology 1 (6 credits total). BIOL 1110, with a focus on cellular & molecular biology, and genetics, is part of the first-year Biological Sciences course sequence.

Roles and responsibilities:

• The instructor will lead this lecture-based course.

• The instructor will create, administer and grade quizzes and examinations throughout the semester.

Second, we seek an instructor to teach 50% of BIOL 3060: Medical Microbiology, a majors lecture course. The course will be co-taught with another TRU faculty member (1.5 credits).
Roles and responsibilities:

• The instructor will lead this lecture-based course.

• The instructor will create, administer and grade quizzes and examinations throughout the semester.

Third, we seek instructors to teach four laboratory sections for BIOL 3520: Cell Physiology (2 credits per lab; 8 credits total).
Roles and responsibilities:

• The instructor will lead 3-h laboratory sessions.

• The instructor will create, administer and grade quizzes and examinations throughout the semester.

For further information on course content, please see the TRU Academic Calendar at https://www.tru.ca/campus/current/calendar.html
Candidates will have completed a PhD in Biology or a related discipline, along with demonstrated teaching experience at the university level. Applicants with an M.Sc. and demonstrated experience may also be considered.
Hiring for this position is subject to final budgetary approval.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or MSc in Biology related discipline.